Summary
It isn’t a simple task to gain a foothold in the gaming industry, and many studios have failed due to projects not finding popularity, or an inability to find funding for creative projects. Sometimes, studios have to make compromises in their creative visions to meet financial incentives and please publishers. Remedy, a studio known for its off-the-wall ideas seen in franchises likeControl, may be able to avoid this fate thanks in part to a new partnership with Annapurna Interactive.
The announcement of the new deal comes at a time when Remedy is enjoying the success ofAlan Wake 2and is gearing up to expand the world of theControlfranchise. This is perhaps the best position for the studio to be in, as Annapurna Interactive can help it develop the games that it wants to without creative limitations.
Annapurna Has Always Been Ready to Take Risks
The gaming industry is volatile, and it’s not always easy to guess what players want. Some studios try their luck with new ideas, only to alienate fans. Others stick to conventions, but this comes with the risk of boring players. Over the years, Annapurna Interactive has gone the innovative route and has dared to take risks with the games it publishes. This has been seen withtitles such asStray, which has gamers play as a cat in a cyberpunk city. The idea is novel, but it landed with players. Thanks to the positive reception the game got, a movie adaptation is in the works.
Anotherexperimental game published by Annapurna Interactive isWhat Remains of Edith Finch. The title follows the tale of Edith Finch who returns to her family home after many years. Through exploration, she discovers the tragic stories of her family members and the deaths that befell them. LikeStray,What Remains of Edith Finchwas a success, and many critics have lauded the game’s storytelling.
Annapurna Interactive is the perfect publisher for Remedy to have on its side, as the Finnish studio is fond of making daring choices. It seldom goes the conventional route, which is seen in games likeControlwhich takes inspiration from theSCP Foundation, a fictional organization created in collaboration with several writers online. Remedy also dares to experiment with its storytelling methods, choosing to embrace live-action elements in its games, an element seen in both theControlandAlan Wakefranchises. Working with Annapurna, Remedy has the chance to flex its creative muscles yet again without fear of limitations from publishers.
Annapurna Will Help Remedy Entertainment Expand Its IPs Across Different Mediums
Remedy has never been one to stick to gaming alone to tell the stories of its characters. This is seen withAlan Wakewhich has had novel adaptations as well as a live-action miniseries serving as a prequel.The studio also delved into the world of live-action withQuantum Break,which has an accompanying television series.
In a press release from the Finnish studio, it is confirmed that the partnership with Annapurna will allow it “to makeControl 2exactly the game [it] want[s] it to be.” There is also the exciting announcement that it will be working with the publisher to take “ControlandAlan Wakefranchises to film, TV, and beyond.” This is exciting news for Remedy fans, as it sounds like they will get to see the stories of Jesse Faden and Alan Wake, who connect through theRemedy Connected Universe, expanded across different mediums.
A release date forControl 2hasn’t been announced, though the studio confirms that the “development team is working full steam ahead on the game.“Control 2likely won’t rear its head for a long time yet, but thanks to Annapurna, its future looks brighter than ever.
Control
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Winner of over 80 awards, Control is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Blending open-ended environments with the signature world-building and storytelling of renowned developer, Remedy Entertainment, Control presents an expansive and intensely gratifying gameplay experience.A corruptive presence has invaded the Federal Bureau of Control…Only you have the power to stop it. The world is now your weapon in an epic fight to annihilate an ominous enemy through deep and unpredictable environments. Containment has failed, humanity is at stake. Will you regain control?Can you handle the bureau’s dark secrets? Unfold an epic supernatural struggle, filled with unexpected characters and bizarre events, as you search for your missing brother, and discover the truth that has brought you here.
